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DCU shake-up: James Gunn and Peter Safran out post-merger
Ars Technica • • general
Key Points:
- James Gunn and Peter Safran, co-CEOs of the rebooted DC Universe, are stepping down shortly after the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger, with producer Jeremy Latcham set to replace them.
- It is unclear whether Gunn and Safran resigned voluntarily or were forced out, and the future of their planned projects beyond 2028’s Superman: Man of Tomorrow remains uncertain.
- Gunn cited challenges such as the demanding nature of the job, his ADHD, and the corporate environment as reasons for stepping down, expressing relief and excitement to return to pure filmmaking.
- Jeremy Latcham, known for producing major Marvel hits, will now lead DC Studios, reporting to Skydance Motion Picture Group co-chairs Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, who emphasized his respect for DC’s fanbase.
- Fans and industry observers are uncertain about the DC Universe's future direction, with some hoping for a shift away from a tightly connected universe toward standalone films focusing on character-driven storytelling.
